What is the cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns is to fly which costs $210 - $800 and takes 18h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns is to fly which takes 18h 17m and costs $210 - $800.

How far is it from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

The distance between Kangaroo Island and Cairns is 2276 km.

How long does it take to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 18h 17m to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kangaroo Island and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Kangaroo Island. It is currently 9:41 PM in Kangaroo Island and 9:11 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 954+ hotels available in Cairns.

Kangaroo Island to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via plane, car, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Kangaroo Island to Cairns by plane, car, or ferry

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1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Cairns (CNS)plane KGC - CNS
18h 17m
$215–792
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Cairnscar
37h 58m
$519–775

Kingscote (KGC) to Cairns (CNS) flights

14Weekly Planes

22h 6mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,276.2 km
Duration: 18h 17m

What companies run services between Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Airnorth fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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